How long is the flight from Mackay to New South Wales?

For as low as $406, Jetstar can have you in New South Wales from Mackay in 5h 15m. The distance from Mackay to New South Wales is about 1432 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New South Wales ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit New South Wales when rainfall is around 50.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New South Wales, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C). Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Mackay to New South Wales?

The most popular airlines flying from Mackay to New South Wales are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mackay to New South Wales?

Find a great deal and save up to 38% by booking at least 13 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Mackay to New South Wales within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $320.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mackay to New South Wales?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New South Wales from Mackay. Users have commonly found prices around $435 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $362. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to New South Wales?

Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay (MKY) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New South Wales from Mackay.

Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Mackay to New South Wales flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Mackay to New South Wales?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mackay to New South Wales.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to New South Wales?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to New South Wales by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$196+ Flights from Mackay to New South Wales

Cheap flight deals from Mackay to New South Wales

Round-trip from	$353
One-way from	$196
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$422

Jetstar
17/10-20/10
2 total stops
48h 35m total
Mackay to New South Wales

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Jetstar
19/1
1 total stop
10h 35m total
Mackay to New South Wales

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Mackay to New South Wales
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mackay to New South Wales. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Fri 17/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop24h 00mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$353

Wed 10/1211:25MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$406

Sat 25/1011:25MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 1/1107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$407

Fri 10/1008:30MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1011:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$412

Sat 27/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$439

Sun 21/1206:30MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/1219:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$442

Fri 12/917:35MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 16/917:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$445

Fri 26/908:25MKY - SYD

1 stop13h 55mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/907:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$477

Wed 10/1211:25MKY - SYD

1 stop10h 00mVirgin Australia

Sat 3/107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$549

Fri 19/1208:20MKY - SYD

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$558

Best flights from Mackay to New South Wales
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Mackay to New South Wales that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Fri 17/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop24h 00mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$353

Wed 10/1211:25MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$406

Sat 25/1011:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 1/1107:30SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$407

Mon 19/108:20MKY - SYD

1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 19/118:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$407

Thu 9/1011:25MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Thu 16/1011:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$407

Mon 19/111:25MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia

Fri 23/111:00SYD - MKY

1 stop6h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$407

Sun 21/1206:30MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/108:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$407

Wed 15/1011:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 25/1010:00SYD - MKY

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$407

Fri 10/1008:30MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1011:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$412

Sat 27/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$439

Sun 21/1206:30MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia

Sun 21/1219:00SYD - MKY

1 stop3h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$442

Last-minute flights from Mackay to New South Wales
Discover last-minute flight deals from Mackay to New South Wales. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/917:35MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 16/917:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$445

Fri 12/921:15MKY - SYD

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/913:00SYD - MKY

1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$585

Fri 12/917:35MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/907:05SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$621

Fri 26/908:25MKY - SYD

1 stop13h 55mVirgin Australia

Tue 30/907:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$477

Sat 27/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Thu 2/1007:00SYD - MKY

1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$439

Thu 9/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1006:50SYD - MKY

2 stops14h 45mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$627

Fri 10/1008:30MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia

Tue 14/1011:00SYD - MKY

1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/9$412

Fri 17/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop24h 00mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:00SYD - MKY

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$353

Sat 25/1011:25MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 1/1107:00SYD - MKY

1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$407

One-way flights from Mackay to New South Wales
Search for one-way flight options from Mackay to New South Wales. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 19/121:15MKY - SYD

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$196

Sat 18/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$202

Wed 15/1011:25MKY - SYD

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$204

Thu 15/108:20MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$205

Mon 13/1006:45MKY - SYD

1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$210

Sat 27/906:20MKY - SYD

1 stop11h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/9$225

Sun 12/1006:45MKY - SYD

1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$255

Sun 12/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$262

Mon 6/1006:45MKY - SYD

1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 11/9$264

Fri 3/1021:15MKY - SYD

1 stop25h 00mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$268

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MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 17/10

21:15-22:15

1 stop24h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

21:00-20:35

1 stop24h 35m

$353

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Wed 10/12

11:25-17:40

1 stop5h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/1

07:00-10:40

1 stop4h 40m

$406

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sat 25/10

11:25-18:40

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

07:30-10:40

1 stop4h 10m

$407

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Mon 19/1

08:20-16:40

1 stop7h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

18:00-21:45

1 stop4h 45m

$407

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Thu 9/10

11:25-17:40

1 stop5h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

11:00-15:55

1 stop5h 55m

$407

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Mon 19/1

11:25-16:40

1 stop4h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

11:00-16:50

1 stop6h 50m

$407

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sun 21/12

06:30-11:40

1 stop4h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/1

08:00-10:40

1 stop3h 40m

$407

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Wed 15/10

11:25-18:40

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

10:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$407

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Fri 10/10

08:30-14:40

1 stop5h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

11:00-15:55

1 stop5h 55m

$412

MackaySydney

MKY - SYD

MKYSYD

Mackay

Sat 27/9

06:20-17:40

1 stop11h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/10

07:00-21:30

1 stop14h 30m

$439

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Best time to book a flight from Mackay to New South Wales

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay to New South Wales?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to New South Wales (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to New South Wales in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKY to NSW?

When flying from Mackay to New South Wales, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay to New South Wales. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Mackay to New South Wales?
Located just 3.3 km from the city centre, Mackay (MKY) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New South Wales from Mackay.
How long is the flight from Mackay to New South Wales?
For as low as $406, Jetstar can have you in New South Wales from Mackay in 5h 15m. The distance from Mackay to New South Wales is about 1432 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Mackay to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mackay to New South Wales flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mackay to New South Wales?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mackay to New South Wales.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mackay to New South Wales?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mackay to New South Wales by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mackay to New South Wales?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mackay to New South Wales (average of $129). Flying from Mackay to New South Wales in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Mackay to New South Wales

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$167	Average$377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$326	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$523	Average$1,138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Mackay to New South Wales. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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